Links to Other Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA offers a variety of benefits and support systems for veterans and their families. https://www.va.gov/
- Health care -- https://www.va.gov/health/
- Education and training -- https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/
- Home Loans -- https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloan
- Life Insurance -- https://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/
- Disability Compensation -- https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound services -- https://www.vets.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
- Burial and Memorial Services -- https://www.cem.va.gov/
The Post 119 Service Officers can assist you in researching and understanding these services.
One service provided by the VA is the Vet Center network. Life isn't always easy after a deployment. That's where Vet Centers can help. Vet Centers across the country provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. Vet Centers guide Veterans and their families through many of the major adjustments in lifestyle that often occur after a Veteran returns from combat. Services for a Veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.
American Legion National
The National American Legion website offers information and links regarding numerous benefits for Veterans and their families.
Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs is here to assist Veterans, their dependents, and their survivors in obtaining the State and Federal benefits for which they are qualified.
Larimer & Boulder County Veterans Service Offices
The Larimer County Veterans' Service Office provides services to veterans and their families. They provide assistance with:
- Filing for and obtaining benefits
- Claim counseling, developing, and representation
They are advocates for veterans, their families and survivors.
David Fry, Veterans Services Coordinator
Larimer County Courthouse
Larimer County Veterans Services
200 West Oak Street, Suite 5000
PO Box 1190 (mail) Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
970-498-7394 • 970-498-7395
https://www.larimer.org/veterans
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The Boulder County Veterans Services Office develops and submits claims for benefits to the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, pension, death pension, medical benefits, burial benefits, insurance, education, home loans, records requests, and various benefits through other government agencies.
They will assist any veteran or dependent in the proper completion of applications for Veteran’s benefits, assist in the development and securing of all evidence and documents necessary for the adjudication of claims.
Apply at either of the locations below, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applicants may walk in or call for an appointment at either office or for home visits.
4999 Pearl E. Cir. Suite 106
Boulder, CO 80301
303-441-3890
515 Coffman Street
Longmont, CO 80501
720-864-6663
https://www.bouldercounty.org/departments/community-services/area-agency-aging/veterans-services/
Obtain Military Records
For veterans or family members of veterans, a copy of military records is required to take advantage of any benefits that are offered. Those can be obtained through the following links:
Veterans Crisis Lines
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/resources/HomelessResources.aspx
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/